Flipping amazing!!!!!! This was my first time eating here and it will not be my last. I had the Fatty B with Spicy red sauce and I ate every single bite. Let's just say I would not even let my husband try mine. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Only the best calzones in St Louis! I eat out a lot, usually at least 10 meals a week. I have tried hole in the walls and the very finest in dining. In all my eating out in St Louis, I have never found such large and delicious calzones. I have eaten here three times and every time is better than the last. The calzones are always stuffed full of your toppings. They really stuff them full. The cheese is so fresh and delicious. Their sauces are delicious too. I haven't found a calzone better than I find here. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Our first time at Sauce On The Side and we are impressed! The service was fantastic. We were offered tastings on beers we might like and were offered suggestions to make great calzones even better! The portion sizes are huge and everything is so fresh! The Magic Carpet Ride with pesto chicken added was amazing. We will definitely be back for more. read more

Sauce on the Side - Strawberry Fields salad (whole size split in half) - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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This review is going to mimic my review of the downtown location. This is far and away my favorite place to eat in the St. Louis area. It always hits the spot no matter what mood I am in. They have many different varieties of calzones and salads that are sure to please. My favorite is the Pancho Villa It combines peppers, chorizo, & cheese, all wrapped up in their magically calzone dough, and cooked to perfection. Then to dunk it in, you have some amazing queso dip. It is pure culinary bliss. Another great aspect of this place is they have all sugar sodas by The Double Cola Company, which includes SKI my all-time favorite soda. If soda doesn't suit your fancy, then they have an excellent selection of beer and wine also. If you like wheat beers, and have 8 dollars to burn, try the Hitachino Nest White Ale, it will blow you away. Every time I see that beer now I have to have at least one bottle. If you aren't a calzone fan, try this place anyways. I don't eat calzones anywhere else but here, and as I stated before, they are my favorite thing to eat. I can't wait for them to come a little bit further west to around the Chesterfield area. Then I'll truly be a happy camper. read more

Unique/good food and the workers were polite. They were out of the first two beers I tried ordering. Our calzones came about 45 minutes after ordering. A couple that had come in 20-25 minutes after we had ordered was served before us. If the service was more efficient I would give a 4 or 5 read more

This place is absolutely awesome! I want to try all the calzones. I order every one with the queso sauce on the side because it is the best queso I've had! Delicious. Ones to definitely try: I have heard the Duke is amazing, also I had the Roasty Toasty with Pesto Chicken, Arugula, Red Onion, Toasted Pine Nuts, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic Oil, Pesto Sauce. It is AMAZING!!!!! I later tried the 'Merica special which was awesome. I plan to get the nutella banana calzone for dessert. You can take the office here for a lunch break, have it delivered around St. Louis or just pick up delicious food. highly recommend. read more

The Saint Louie calzone was so delicious and creamy because they use ricotta! My goodness, it was a huge portion, too! I could only eat half and had nothing else for lunch at all! Can't wait to go back! read more

Tried this place for the first time. Got my son a calzone because I had eaten earlier and didn't want to buy anything else. They accidentally dropped his calzone on the floor and offered to make us two for the inconvenience. That was nice! Had a great calzone and the best cherry soda I've ever had. Everyone here is "one of the guys" too. Great atmosphere - definitely coming back again. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie Calzones - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Went with a party of 7 and had a good meal and a good time over all. Very good calzones with good assortment of selection in a fun atmosphere and a very good selection of drinks. I had a few gripes. Price was a little high. They ran out of both bud light and bud select. The fancy plates seemed designed specifically for your silverware to slide off. My biggest gripe was, to go get another beer you had to get in line for 15 min. I would like to suggest running a second register and Mark it for drink orders. read more

I can't think of anything this place could do better. I came in on my lunch break. I've been hearing good things about it for a long time, and I was not disappointed! It's a pretty tight space, but there is enough room to sit. My order was taken pretty quickly and I took a seat at the hightop counter. There's a bit of a hip vibe, sodas i'd never heard of, Schlaflay on tap, trendy setting, but they don't get pretentious. This is a calzone place, which is pretty unique. Most of the time a calzone is a dry crusty afterthought to a place's pizza menu. Not here! It was fresh, the cheese was melty, and the insides were fantastic! The tomato sauce was mild and really let the flavor of the calzone show through. I'll say it, I had really high expectations and they knocked it out of the park! Good job guys! Doing it right! read more

Always delicious. I could drink the buffalo butter on its own with a buffalo butter sauce chaser....it is really that good. I always order extra so I can bring it home and use it throughout the week on chicken and whatnot. This is our favorite place to go for a weekend lunch. It's tasty, clean, and casual yet with a nice atmosphere. read more

If you want real pizza in St. Louis... well this chicagoian does not believe you can find it. But if you are looking for the best calazones in the U.S. - Look no further than Sauce on the Side. This place is amazing. Don't waste your time trying the Emos or anything else. They are friendly, quick delivery and simply yummy. Go adventrous or more mild - they have everything for everyone. The Strawberry Salad is to die for - you don't even need dressing. Now get going - and chow down. read more

OUTSTANDING flavors for lunch or a casual dinner. The reviews have been great for this new gourmet calzone spot in Clayton and we totally agree. The food, flavors and menu are outstanding. Very reasonable prices, a diverse variety of Calzone's, bottled beers and wines. The servers were friendly and helpful and both calzone's that we ordered were very perfectly crafted, flavorful and fresh. It seems bizarre to have a Calzone restaurant, but I think people will crave them and return to try new flavors. Seinfeld's George Costansa would be proud! This is a superb addition to the Clayton restaurant scene. Casual, fast and a real exploration of new combinations you would never otherwise try. The vibe is very casual, but upbeat and friendly. It is now the BEST calzone I've ever had. read more

I was really excited to try Sauce on the Side for my first trip to St. Louis! Unfortunately, I won't be back. I wanted for close to 40 minutes for a to-go order. Other people who ordered after me received their food before me. They had three ladies in the front taking orders and 3 people in the back. While I was waiting, one waitress filled the already filled silverware buckets and started boxing up to go boxes - at 7:30. The experience in the restaurant wasn't enjoyable and when I got to the food portion it was just mediocre. It is a lot of food for the price so if you're looking to waste time and save money, this is the place. read more

I freaking love Sauce on the Side. Best calzones ever. I always order the "Meat me in St. Louie." It's full of different types of meat, garlic oil, and provel cheese and served with a side of meaty marinara sauce. The crust of the calzone is soft but not super doughy and rubbed down in butter/garlic. Mmmmm I've had bites of other calzones that friends have order...you can't go wrong with anything you choose from the menu. It's all delicious. Sauce on the side also delivers! How amazing is that?! AND they are open til 2am! They also have dessert calzones. Last weekend we ordered the Banana Nutella one and it was mouthwatering. We split it among 4 girls, which was perfect. I highly recommend Sauce on the Side if you're craving pizza, but want something new and interesting! It's great! read more

I had the St. Louis Calzone (which I shared with my wife) and she had the Smoke House Salad. Both were amazingly delicious and the prices were great. We will definitely go back. read more

Calzones! They are big, cheesy, and tasty! What's not to like? My calzone was huge, but I ended up finishing it and feeling incredibly fat and happy afterwards. The food was universally a little too salty for me, so in the future, I might avoid calzones with cured meats (very salty on their own). Seating was kind of a problem (we went during a very busy time), but we got a table before our food came out, so it all worked in the end. read more

Maybe I'm just ordering wrong but I'm just not sure I get all the raving reviews. I have found the calzones I've ordered here (Duke, Magic Carpet Ride, Roasty Toasty) to be oddly sweet. The calzones I've ordered outside of Sauce on the Side have generally been more savory and I feel like the descriptions on the menu of all of the ones I've tried have seemed savory but in every single one there's a big hit of sweetness that I just don't really like. Maybe I just need to custom order a calzone to avoid the sweet but I just haven't been all that motivated to return. This style may suit some taste buds, hence all the good reviews, just not mine. read more

Everything on the menu is customizable to your liking, so many any substitutions you like! The flexibility of the menu also makes this a very vegetarian-friendly establishment. The food itself is very tasty. I had the figgy piggy, which is a great combination of sweet and savory. Highly recommended. read more

Great beers, wonderful food, and excellent customer service. They've upwards of 30 craft beers, including CO, KC, CA, and MO breweries. You can even take them to go (unopened, of course). I'm addicted to their strawberry fields salad, I literally salivate for it and need to learn how to make that dressing. I don't like feta, and they've forgotten the candied walnuts when I've asked for no feta. One of the owners promptly responded to me and offered my next one on the house, understanding how clutch those walnuts are. Love this place and go almost weekly. read more

Not much of a Calzone person, but these were great!! Ordered The Duke and was not disappointed at all. Can't wait to try something else. $10.00 definitely fills you up, but the beers were a bit pricey. Also, I know stores like to support locally, but those wierd soda brands always throw me off too. read more

Sauce on the Side - The Duke - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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So yummy! Ordered two calzones to go for the first time last week and made the 45min drive home. Both calzones were still warm and the crust was so soft. Can't wait to dine in next time! read more

Fantastic salad!! Calzone was just as good!! Awesome beer during happy hour as well! Keep it up read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

It's GOOD. The cornucopia of flavors nestled inside this 14 table establishment is enough to warrant multiple visits just to try them all. Every bite of calzone eaten topped the previous one. The Figgy Piggy was a delightful combination of the perfect blend of figs, caramelized onions, and bacon with the perfect amount of cheeses to balance the flavors perfectly. The sauce on the side chosen was the spicy ranch. Perfection! The Fatty B was another winner calzone. The cheese and spicy sausage was topped with the perfectly cooked and crispy garlic butter topping. The Meat Me In St Louis was a the perfect Italian calzone with just the right amount of cheese. The Marscapone cheese was the PERFECT balance to the strong Italian meats. We topped the meal with the Apple Pie calzone which was touted as a family recipe favorite. We will be back! read more

Excellent customer service! My husband and I drove about 40 minutes for our Saturdate and this place was phenomenal! I had the figgy piggy and my hubby had the duke, both were delicious and more than enough for multiple meals. Decor was unique and vibe was relaxed. Definitely returning! The Nutella banana calzone was beyond amazing!! read more

Sauce on the Side - Figgy piggy!! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Mmmmmmm delicious. We had an italian salad and The Castanza calzone. It was delicious. They have a good beer selection and the staff was very friendly and attentive! We will be back! read more

Had beet salad and mushroom calzone. Incredible!! We also ordered an Italian salad and it was deliciously chopped. Salad dressings are wonderful, cheesy calzones and yummy sauces!! We had red and garlic butter. Yummy sodas too. Not sure what company they come through, but it's not cole or Pepsi :) read more

Sauce on the Side - Yummy calzone and salads are amazing!! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Excellent. Never eaten in, but picking up the "Meat Me" has become a tradition. I'd recommend trying out different sauce options.

This is absolutely my new favorite restaurant. We came for the first time today for lunch, and I literally can't wait to come back. We tried the meat me in St Louie which had pepperoni, sausage and provel in it, and the Figgy Piggy which had ricotta, bacon, caramelized onions and figs. My goal is to try all of their specialty calzones, because each combo seems fantastic. Almost forgot: they have changing tables in the bathrooms, so ACTUALLY good for kids. read more

Believe every good thing you've heard about this place and ignore the rest. If you're hungry, want fresh ingredients, great flavor combos (traditional and creative), friendly service, and a fabulous bottled beer list, go check it out for yourself. You won't be sorry. So yummy! read more

This place is a MUST TRY. I came by this place for lunch per a coworkers recommendation, and took carry out. It only cost $10. All eyes were on me in the office, or rather, on the mysterious box of delicious smells I was holding as I walked to my cubicle. I took my sweet time with the Carmen: Prosciutto, Capicola, Spinach, Parmesan, Fontina, Ricotta, Garlic Oil, Garlic Butter Sauce. I'm rather evil, so after eating half I offered a bite to a coworker who I know is trying (a little too hard, in my honest opinion) to lose weight. I then proceeded to observe this being, cognitive dissonance incarnate, try to reconcile just one bite of this legendary smelling calzone with his rapidly declining self-discipline. Not to worry, he enjoyed every calorie of that complimentary bite. The take-home story is, $10 can buy you a lot of satisfaction. I personally like to check on my 401k as I'm eating SotS. It makes me feel better. read more

This place is another pizza heaven. The calzones and the salads are plentiful and flavorful. I have been here twice and tired different things both times and the first experience was better then the second, not because of the atmosphere or workers there simply because for my palate I didn't make the best choice on calzone. I would highly recommend this place, not only do they have a cool place to enjoy mouthfuls of delight, they have an awesome selection of beers and sodas. Next time I'm going to make my own calzone and I am excited to go back! Don't worry about the large portions, if you have to take it home, it heats up very nicely, almost as tasty as straight from their oven. Also, try a different sauce with the calzones then you would expect. The queso and honey mustard dipping sauce are fantastic, adds to the experience and party in your mouth! Great place to take the entire family. Mmmm mmmm good! read more

Sauce on the Side - Five-O - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Pretty average. The meat me in St. Louie tastes like a normal hot pocket. The strawberry fields salad was drenched. Had to send it back to get one with "sauce on the side" -- good but again nothing to shout about. Will have to try a different calzone next time. Good beer selection and nice interior. Very nice staff as well. They have me no trouble with sending the salad back and brought a fresh one out quickly. In summary: the concept is cooler than the execution the first time around. Will definitely try it again and update! read more

Really good calzones, the salad was pretty mediocre though. The strawberry fields salad was overdressed and the ratio of greens to the other toppings was very disproportionate. Definitely stick to what they're known for, the cocka doodle noodle was amazing though! I highly recommend that calzone for sure. read more

To be honest, I was kind of disappointed with this place. I really wanted to like it, and it has gotten so many positive reviews, so I thought it was a sure thing, but it was just a little underwhelming. Not bad, just not amazing. I had the costanza, and the fillings were tasty, but the crust was disappointing. It was way too bread-y, as opposed to doughy, and when I think of a calzone, I think of dough like pizza dough- this was not that. The calzones are a good size, but they were a little skimpy with the meat fillings. Probably the most disappointing part was the dessert- we got the apple pie calzone, and it just had a really weird spice to it- something other than cinnamon that I couldn't put my finger on. It also didn't have that many chunks of apples inside- it was almost pureed apple. Meh. I like the vibe of this place and it's close and convenient to where i live, so I really want to like it, but I just wasn't thrilled with it the first time. Perhaps I'll give it one more shot, but it seems a little overhyped! read more

Really good food!! I got the Meat Me in St. Louie and it was seriously delicious. The cheese was melty and divine....the perfect recipe. :)

Very nice restaurant with awesome atmosphere and wonderful staff!!! The calzones were delicious and the sodas that they getting from a brewing company in Illinois were fabulous!! We got the meat me in at. Louie and the duke and loved them both! The staff was very attentive! Would definitely go back! read more

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I don't even know what to say that hasn't already been said. I really just want to throw in my "As good as it gets!" in to the mix. This was my favorite meal of my MO/KS trip. The staff was very friendly. The location is in a super-walkable area too, which is something I really appreciate. They also have a really good beer selection, just keep an eye on those bottle dates. I ordered a DIPA that was about $15 and the best by date was 2 months prior. read more

Easily the best calzone I've ever had. I highly recommend the Duke. Staff is extremely friendly and took the time to go over the whole menu with me. read more

So many choices! Went with Fatty B & a small Caesar salad, and they delivered! Great stuff, but gotta go back & try some of the other choices! read more